Assistant County Attorney

Nobles County; United States; On-site; USD 85,134 - 122,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Extra compensation for proficiency in a second language

Job summary

Nobles County is hiring for the position of Assistant County Attorney I or II based on experience to engage in criminal prosecution within a diverse community in Southwestern Minnesota.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, state licensure and, depending on the level, varying years of experience in courtroom settings. Salary ranges from $85,134.40 to $122,990.40 based on qualifications and experience.

Nobles County offers a competitive benefits package alongside potential language proficiency compensation.

Qualifications

• For Assistant County Attorney I, one year of courtroom experience is required.
• For Assistant County Attorney II, a minimum of four years of courtroom experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Primarily focus on criminal prosecution.
• Caseload will depend on experience.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

State of Minnesota Attorney’s License and Certification

Job description

Overview

Nobles County is a diverse, growing community located in Southwestern Minnesota. We are looking to hire an Assistant County Attorney I or II, dependent on experience. Those interested in working with a diverse community and in attaining jury trial experience are encouraged to apply.

This position will focus primarily on criminal prosecution. Caseload will be dependent on experience.

Qualifications

Assistant County Attorney I:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, State of Minnesota Attorney’s License and Certification to practice before the District Court in the State of Minnesota, or will obtain prior to start date; one year experience as an attorney including courtroom experience is required. Salary dependent on experience, $85,134.40 - $116,043.20.

Assistant County Attorney II:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, State of Minnesota Attorney’s License and Certification to practice before the District Court in the State of Minnesota, or will obtain prior to start date; and a minimum of four years of experience as an attorney, including a minimum of three years of demonstrated courtroom experience in areas directly relevant to the work required in this position. Salary dependent on experience, $90,251.20 - $122,990.40.

Apply

APPLY TO: Nobles County Administration Office. Nobles County offers a competitive benefits package. Proficiency in a second language may be eligible for extra compensation. Visit our website: https://www.co.nobles.mn.us/departments/human-resources/ for application and to view full job description and benefit sheet. Closing Date for Applications: Open until filled. EEO/AA Employer